Articles from the September 19, 2012 edition


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  • Crime Blotter

    Sep 19, 2012

    for September 11 through 17 Car Burglary: On September 11 at 10:15 pm a victim called the police department to report his 2005 Toyota had been burglarized. The victim said he parked and locked his car in the 5800 block of Dauphin Street on September 11 at 5:30 pm. When he returned at 10 pm he discovered the front passenger window had been shattered and his property missing. Vandalism: On September 12 at 5:30 pm a victim called the police department to report her vehicle had been vandalized. The victim said she parked and locked her 2007 Toyota...

  • Police Announce Parking Alert For USC Game

    Sep 19, 2012

    On Saturday, September 22, the USC football team will host California at the Coliseum starting at 3 pm. The Culver City Police Department is advising anyone who will be using the Expo Line for transportation to the game arrive early at the Expo Parking lot on National Boulevard. Prior to the last USC home game, the Expo Line parking lot was full more than three hours prior to the start of the game. Culver City Police will issue citations to those who illegally park in the areas of Culver City close to the Expo Line parking lot. Those seeking...

  • National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

    Sep 19, 2012

    The Culver City Police Department in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Agency is hosting a drop off point. The purpose of this National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is to provide a venue for persons who want to dispose of unwanted and unused prescription drugs. All you have to do is drive by and drop off the unwanted prescription drugs and no questions asked. The event will take place on September 29from 10 am until 2 pm in front of the Culver City Police Department located at 4040 Duquesne Avenue. Any questions please contact Lt. Ron...

  • Edison International Awards

    Sep 19, 2012

    $35,000 Grant to Ballona Wetlands Edison International symbolically awarded a $35,000 grant to the Friends of Ballona Wetlands, Los Angeles' preeminent wetlands education and preservation group, just before the Friends’ regularly scheduled Open House on September 8 . The grant will continue to provide bus transportation scholarships for schools that cannot afford field trips to the Ballona Wetlands, as well as field tools and intern oversight of school children visiting the wetlands, participating in habitat restoration and other community s...

  • Dear Editor

    Sep 19, 2012

    As a parent with three children attending CCUSD schools, I feel so grateful that my children have the opportunity to receive an excellent education at our local public schools. Yet, I know the things that make CCUSD strong do not come without a price. By supporting the Culver City Education Foundation's All for One campaign I can join with other families in our community to preserve the excellent programs that set my children's schools above those in other districts. How wonderful that the cost of donating to All for 1 is infinitely more afford...

  • To the Editor

    Sep 19, 2012

    As a newly elected trustee to the Culver City Education Foundation (CCEF) the number one question I get asked is not “How much money did CCEF give to our schools last year?” (Answer: $339,443). It’s not “Does my child’s school have a garden?” (Answer: Yes! All of the elementary schools do – thanks to support from CCEF) Or even “How do I donate to the Ed Foundation (Answer: Go to www.ccef90230.org). The number one question I get asked is “What does CCEF do?” So let me share some of the great things the Culver City Education Foundation does and...

  • Recreation Classes To Begin

    Sep 19, 2012

    The fall 2012 session for Recreation Classes is just around the corner. Most fall activities begin the week of September 24. There are several new offerings such as: Beyond Basics Sports, Commercial Acting for Adults, Yoga for the Teenage Soul, and Customized Senior Fitness. Whatever your interests might be, Culver City has something fun for everyone! Online enrollment is now easier through a new registration site at www.activenet.active.com/culvercity. Customers wishing to view the traditional Culver City Living online PDF may visit...

  • Demo Club Holds Spirited Discussion on Culver Tax Hike

    Stephen Hadland, Observer Publisher|Sep 19, 2012

    Tax Would Last For 10 Years The Culver City Democratic Club hosted a discussion on Measure Y, the proposed half cent sales tax increase for Culver City which will appear on the ballot in November’s general election. Mayor Andy Weissman and Councilwoman Meghan Sahli-Wells appeared to argue in favor of the tax increase while Former Culver City Planning Commissioner Marcus Tiggs argued the tax failed to solve the financial crisis the city faces. Weissman told the crowd that after years of d...

  • Football Scores

    Sep 19, 2012

    West Torrance 30, Culver 25 Culver 41, Peninsula 15 Culver 32, Redondo 27...

  • 405 Closure Is A Week Away

    Sep 19, 2012

    The demolition of the north side of Mulholland Drive Bridge has been scheduled for Saturday, September 29 and Sunday, September 30. As with the demolition of the south side of the 608-foot-long bridge last year, the I-405 through the Sepulveda Pass will be closed in both directions that weekend to allow for demolition. As with the south side demolition, Metro and Caltrans are concerned that closing the freeway will result in severe congestion on the I-405 and adjoining freeways, perhaps effecting freeways throughout the region. Motorists...